Small Double Room in a Quiet Street in Brixton

Initially available for a period of three months; extension may be possible.

Small double bedroom available in first-floor split-level flat on a quiet and community-minded street in Brixton (SW2), sharing with a married academic/creative gay couple and their dachshund. Available from November 28th.

The flat is a ten-minute walk from both Brixton tube station and Herne Hill railway station. Brockwell Park is a five-minute walk away. The nearest bus stop, on central London and Night Bus routes, is a two-minute walk away.

Flat consists of an open plan living/dining room/kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher, bathroom (shower only) and two bedrooms. The room available is at the back of the house, next to the bathroom, and is currently furnished with a bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, and built-in wardrobe. Rent quoted is inclusive of utilities (metered water, gas, and electricity), Council Tax, and broadband. Regular cleaning of communal spaces, if desired, can be arranged at extra cost. Due to the size of the bedroom and flat having an open living area, it is unsuitable for any WFH needs.

Our main home is elsewhere and usually only one of us is here during the week during academic terms; one or both of us are sometimes here for the weekend and occasionally for longer periods outside of term time. The dog is sometimes here with one or with both of us. We don’t often leave her alone in the flat, but you will need to be comfortable with having a dog around. She’s very friendly and gives her affections freely.

We’re also sometimes not here at all. You’d be lodging in a small double room and while this is a flatshare you will semi-frequently have the flat to yourself. Owing to the unusual nature of this setup, we’d appreciate being able to ascertain that you’re responsible and trustworthy, and won’t be hosting wild parties in our absence. We’re therefore looking for a single professional, of any gender, for whom this kind of arrangement is ideal. An individual who identifies as LGBTQ+ would be preferable.

Lambeth Council only permit one parking permit for the property, which is already in use. The room is unsuitable if you have a car and would need of a parking permit.